‘It took one friendly’: how Pirates star Saleng got his break in football
Despite a relatively late start in the top flight, Monnapule Saleng is making steady progress at the Buccaneers
23 February 2023 - 22:07
It took one friendly match against Free State Stars for that club’s long-time assistant coach and scout Themba Sithole to realise they should sign Monnapule Saleng, the explosive winger driving Orlando Pirates’ attack this season...
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